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Description

InstaBid serves as a web-based platform for estimating and finalizing jobs, specifically tailored for residential contractors and specialized trades. Users can generate customizable, detailed estimates based on information provided through an online form, allowing them to assess material and labor expenses, tweak their pricing and markup, and choose the optimal time to present their bid to clients. The process extends from obtaining proposal and contract approvals to collecting deposits via Stripe and scheduling on a calendar. Additional features include the ability to handle signed change orders, follow up with customers, gather bids from subcontractors, and create branded estimate PDFs for contractors. With its comprehensive approach, InstaBid aims to streamline both estimating and client engagement tasks into a singular workflow, enabling smaller contracting companies to effectively oversee a project from its initial concept to an accepted proposal and scheduled commencement date. This integration of tools and processes allows contractors to focus more on their work while reducing administrative burdens.

Description

Tapebid is an innovative application designed specifically for painting, flooring, and tile contractors, enabling them to efficiently measure rooms and create estimates directly from their smartphones. Contractors can input measurements through typing, voice commands, or by utilizing LiDAR technology available on compatible iPhone Pro models. The app automates the calculation of dimensions for walls, ceilings, baseboards, and floors, while also estimating the necessary quantities of paint and other materials based on the contractor’s pricing structure. Each generated estimate provides options categorized as Good, Better, and Best, which can easily be shared via a link or as a PDF document. Customers can conveniently review and sign these estimates either in their browser or directly on the contractor's device; the app generates a signing certificate that captures the identity of the signer, the timestamp, and the details of the signed document. Additionally, Tapebid stores a signed PDF that includes critical signer information and the time of signing, ensuring a comprehensive record is maintained. The application further accommodates change orders, generates invoices that reflect outstanding balances, sends payment reminders, and tracks job expenses alongside receipt images. It functions offline for measuring, pricing, and signing, allowing for seamless syncing once a connection is reestablished. Contractors have the flexibility to choose between feet or meters, set their preferred currency, and utilize the app along with customer estimates in ten different languages, enhancing usability for a diverse clientele. This comprehensive tool not only streamlines the estimation process but also significantly improves communication between contractors and their customers.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Calendar Yes 
Stripe Yes 
WhatsApp No 

Integrations

Google Calendar No 
Stripe No 
WhatsApp Yes 

Pricing Details

$99/month
Solo is $99/month for one trade; Crew is $249/month for three trades; Shop is $499/month for all trades. A free trial is offered.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$14.99/month
The free tier includes the first 3 estimates. Tapebid Pro is $14.99 per month or $119.99 per year. A 7-day free trial is available; app-store prices may vary by region.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

InstaBid

Country

United States

Website

instabid.pro

Vendor Details

Company Name

Tapebid

Founded

2026

Country

Moldova

Website

tapebid.com

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration No 
Audit Trail No 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates No 
Electrical Estimating No 
HVAC Estimating No 
Historical Database No 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating No 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis No 

Residential Construction Estimating

Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Change Orders No 
Customer Management No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff No 

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration No 
Audit Trail No 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates No 
Electrical Estimating No 
HVAC Estimating No 
Historical Database No 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating No 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis No 

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